The Cambodia Muslim Friendly Tourism Forum is planned to be held in the southeast Asian country next week, under the theme “The Beauty of Harmonization and Muslim Friendly Tourism Destinations: Opportunities and Preparedness”.

The event, organized by the Cambodian Muslim Tourism group under the Ministry of Tourism, indicates the country’s tremendous efforts to enhance its appeal as a Muslim-friendly destination.

It aims to increase economic growth through tourism by promoting the Muslim community’s rich cultural heritage and historical sites, offering both local and international tourists a distinctive perspective on the country’s history and heritage.

So Farina, deputy director of the Documentation Center of Cambodia (DC-Cam), clarified the long-term goal behind the organization of such event.

“This is the first forum, and it is part of our broader action plan to promote Muslim tourism in Cambodia. It presents a unique opportunity to learn from experiences shared by experts from Malaysia and Thailand, who have successfully integrated Muslim-friendly tourism into their economies,” Farina said.

The forum will feature presentations from tourism professionals from Malaysia and Thailand, offering insights into promoting tourism to the Muslim community.